end of life checklist - trisha wren · 4. ask your pet. listen to your gut; if you’ve had them...

End of Life Checklist

When our beloved animals get older, start showing their age, orseem to be in pain, most owners start to get concerned. We’d love them to live forever, but the reality is that theirlifespans are much shorter than ours. And, we start to worry about their quality of life, pain levels, andwhether we’ll know when it’s ‘time’… We are terrified of making the ‘wrong’ decision, want to makesure they’re comfortable, and may even want to let them know it’sok for them to go.

Here’s a comprehensive checklist, to help you gain clarity abouthow they're doing, and decide what’s next.

Are you getting worried about your elderly horse or pet?

Trisha Wren, Equine Energetics - www.TrishaWren.com

1. What’s going on right now; what signs are you noticing? Is he ‘just’ getting old, starting to look grey around the face? Or maybe you’ve noticed some lethargy, grumpiness, or sadness? He could be sleeping more and more, or off his food. Perhaps he’s less enthusiastic about his walks, or no longer plays with histoys. 2. First make sure you’ve covered all your bases. Get your vet to check them over and establish their current state of health,and to make sure there isn’t some illness that you’re unaware of. Ask for their opinions, so that you know your options and can makeinformed decisions. They may also advise you on any dietary, lifestyle, orexercise changes that might help. 3. When it comes to the actual decisions, weigh up everything youknow.Are they in pain?What’s their quality of life?Do they seem happy, or sad?Are they ‘over it’, or happy to carry on?And even, how is the situation affecting you, your family, the household? (In my experience, animals are usually very understanding about the factthat they may be becoming a burden.)



4. Ask your pet. Listen to your gut; if you’ve had them for many years you probablyinstinctively know how they’re feeling. Make sure you tell them what’sgoing on, explaining things to them. And remember to tell them how muchthey mean to you, how they’ve enhanced your life, that they are part of thefamily, and how much they will be missed when they finally leave. 5. If it really is time to make a big decision, you might want to thinkabout the ‘how’. Are you going to take them to the vet, or have the vet come to you? And do you want to have them cremated, bury them at home, or leavethem at the vet?(It can pay to have the necessary phone numbers on hand, so that youdon’t have that added stress when the time actually comes.) 6. Spend some quality timeIf the end really is near, spend some quality time with your loved one. Youmight do their favourite thing, give them their favourite food, or just hangout together and give them some extra last cuddles. Make the most of thetime they have left, to comfort them, and let them know how you feelabout them.



7. Afterwards, a memorial of some sort can be a beautiful way toremember them. You might like to frame your favourite photos of them (perhaps with theircollar and tags), or have a bracelet or Raku vase made of your horse’s tailhair.

Here are a few reasons why your animal might be lingering on: · They’re worried about youSometimes they really don’t want to leave, because, for instance, theyknow you won’t cope without them, or feel that you’ll be angry at them forleaving. · You’re holding them back in some wayIt could be your energy (whether conscious or not), or, maybe they justneed your permission to leave. · And, maybe, this is how it’s supposed to be, it’s their life path.

Does it seem like they're hanging on longer than they should?



If you want to know how your pet thinks they’re coping with old age or painlevels, this is a great time for an Animal Communication session. In my sessions I check: It can be a reassuring way for you to find out exactly where they are at, andwhat their wishes are. Book a session so that I can help to prepare your pet for what is going tohappen, and ensure that it goes smoothly.

How can an Animal Communicator help you at this time?

Physically, to see what is actually an issue for them right now.How much pain are they in, and how their overall health is looking.I like to ask them how they are feeling about old age, or their painlevels, and whether they feel they’ve had enough / are ready to leave ornot.And, I make sure their energy is correctly balanced, and send themwhatever healing they need right now.

Before:

Nearing the end:

Beth said,“You prepared her very well. She's gone. Thank you. (My husband) saidhe's never seen such a peaceful departure.”


A session would hopefully give you some clarity on: Plus, I can pass on any messages or last minute things you want to tellthem.

How can an Animal Communicator help you at this time?

Afterwards:

Why it happened (especially if your pet passed suddenly);Was it the right time;Whether they are safe, happy and pain free now;Whether there are any messages for you.

If you'd like to book an End Of Life Checkup for your horse or pet,use this link - - or, email me to discuss your pet's needs ([email protected])

hhttp://bit.ly/EOL-Checkup


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